Karl Gunnar Alfred Karlsson-Tjörnebo (23 March 1927 – 15 March 2009) was a Swedish long-distance runner who specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He competed at the Olympic Games three times, with a twelfth place in 1952, a fifth place in 1960 and failed to reach the final in 1956.[1] At home, he won six national championships between 1951 and 1961, and set four Swedish records in his main event.[3][4]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 March 1927 Tjörnarp, Sweden |
| Died | 15 March 2009 (aged 81) Helsingborg, Sweden |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 3000 metres steeplechase |
| Club | IFK Växjö, IFK Helsingborg |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 3000 mS – 8:41.2 (1961)[1][2] |
References
edit- ^ a b Gunnar Karlsson-Tjörnebo. sports-reference.com
- ^ Gunnar Tjörnebo (Karlsson). trackfield.brinkster.net
- ^ "In memoriam: Gunnar Tjörnebo" (in Swedish). Svensk Friidrott. 20 March 2009. Archived from the original on 24 August 2010. Retrieved 2 April 2009.
- ^ Gunnar "Sösdala" Karlsson Tjörnebo 1927–2009. storagrabbar.se
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